Rajon Rondo totaled 17 assists, his 12th successive double-figure total, as the Celtics took a 100-79 win over the Timberwolves Friday night.

“You all are about to jinx me,’’ Rondo said when reminded of the streak. “Watch, the next night I’ll get two assists.

“We got a good rhythm. It all starts with defense - when we get stops like that. Playing with Avery [Bradley] helps my assists, he’s probably the best cutter in the league in these last games. He’s a great asset to my assists. Kevin [Garnett] and Brandon [Bass] knocking down jump shots, [Paul Pierce] on a roll. But it all starts with defense.’’